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Case Study 1: THE YAS HOTEL

by Asymptote Architecture Abu Dhabi, UAE The Yas Hotel is one of the main architectural features of the Yas Marina development. Asymptote envisioned an architectural landmark embodying various key influences and inspirations ranging from the aesthetics and forms associated with speed, movement and spectacle, to the artistry and geometries forming the basis of ancient Islamic [...]

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If Additive Fabrication becomes cheap…

RAPID PROTOTYPING Additive Fabrication refers to a class of manufacturing process, in a which a part is built by adding layers of materialupon another. The most important constraint for this type of manufacturing would be the cost. When Rapid Prototyping becomes cheaper and more open to the visions of the masses, everyone would be able [...]

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